Artworks & exhibitions created in 1974

Gordon Matta-Clark – How to split a house in two?

Architecture, Performances / 4 minutes of reading

Who was Gordon Matta-Clark? Gordon Matta-Clark was a well-known artist who was primarily active in New York in the 1970s before his death at the age of 35. Even though he went to school to study architecture, he has never professionally practiced this career. Matta-Clark was one of the most persuasive American artists that set …

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Chris Burden’s Trans-Fixed – Crucified on a Volkswagen

Performances / 2 minutes of reading

'Burden' Official Trailer (2016) | Chris Burden Documentary 2 min 14 sec Chris Burden, an American sculptor and performance artist known for his extreme works, passed away on May 10, 2015. Many of his works have been best described as “shocking”. What distinguishes him from other artists of the 20th …

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Why did Nam June Paik create his TV garden?

Sculptures, Video Art / 3 minutes of reading

Why is Nam June Paik important? No one would think televisions are artistic under normal circumstances. Handy, yes. Useful, quite so. Nam June Paik, however, managed to put television sets in circumstances where he reveals their artistry. The celebrated artist is regarded as the father of video art and has manipulated television sets, broadcasted live …

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Artworks & exhibitions created in 1974

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